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SUMMARY:Unlocking Grant Success – Essential Skills for Winning Proposals
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  ADMINISTRATIVELength:  3 hoursFormat:   Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member $89 | Non-Member $149Date:  October 21\, 2026Time:  9 a.m. to Noon \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor:  Greg Primm \n\n\n\nGreg Primm is the City Manager for the City of Lower Burrell\, bringing 36 years of hands-on leadership in local government across diverse communities\, including townships\, boroughs\, and a third‑class city. His career spans full-spectrum municipal operations\, policy implementation\, infrastructure delivery\, and council–manager relations. Greg has also spent more than 25 years as a trusted instructor and course developer\, shaping the next generation of local government professionals through municipal training programs. \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to be interactive. To encourage open discussion and active participation\, this session will not be recorded. Come prepared to turn on your camera\, share your thoughts\, and participate in the conversation. Your experiences and insights will help make the learning meaningful for everyone. \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\n\n\nMake Every Application Count—Deliver Funding that Supports Real Community Needs \n\n\n\nThis intensive three-hour workshop equips local government professionals with essential skills to navigate the grant writing process confidently and effectively. Participants will learn how to identify funding opportunities\, develop persuasive proposals\, and align their projects with grantor priorities. \n\n\n\nThe course emphasizes practical techniques for structuring grant narratives\, formulating budgets\, and meeting submission requirements. Real-world examples and hands-on exercises will help attendees turn ideas into competitive applications that support community initiatives and public programs. \n\n\n\nKey Topics \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Grant Writing: planning efforts that support funding\n\n\n\nFinding Funding Opportunities\n\n\n\nProposal Development\n\n\n\nGrant Guidelines and Requirements\n\n\n\nBudget Preparation\n\n\n\nSubmission Process\n\n\n\nGrant Management\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nLocal government staff or officials responsible for grant writing and management\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize and evaluate relevant grant opportunities\n\n\n\nWrite clear\, compelling grant narratives\n\n\n\nCreate project budgets aligned with funder expectations\n\n\n\nPrepare accurate and persuasive budgets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates for ten or more registrants\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to send information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend the entire 3-hour session to earn a course certificate.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & No‑Show Policy \n\n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing at least 72 hours before the class to receive a full refund.\n\n\n\nCancellations after 72 hours may receive a partial refund\, minus a processing fee.\n\n\n\nNo‑shows or failure to cancel will forfeit the full registration fee 
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/unlocking-grant-success-essential-skills-for-winning-proposals-4/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260714T145053Z
CREATED:20260714T145053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T145053Z
UID:16364-1792659600-1792663200@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Sneak Peak – November Courses
DESCRIPTION:Length: 1 hourDate: October 22\, 2026             Time:  9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Format: Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice: FreePresenter: Melinda Schmitz\, PA Municipal League\, Training & Professional Development \n\n\n\nExplore upcoming learning opportunities\, gain practical insights\, earn a discount\, and discover the courses that are right for you—all at no cost. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a monthly free Sneak Peek session and get an exclusive preview of the following month’s training opportunities while learning something new at the same time. Each monthly preview session includes a brief lesson taken directly from one of the preview courses\, allowing you to experience the content firsthand and see how the full training can benefit you and your municipality. \n\n\n\nBonus: Attend the October 22 Sneak Peek and receive a 10% discount on any course offered during November.* \n\n\n\nNovember courses being previewed: \n\n\n\n\nNEW – Calm Under Pressure: Communicating Effectively in Difficult Constituent Situations – November 3\n\n\n\nAvoiding the Headlines: How to Evaluate your Municipality’s Compliance\, Ethics and Transparency – November 4\n\n\n\nMunicipal HR Best Practices – November 17-18\n\n\n\nLunch & Learn November Topic TBA – November 19\n\n\n\n\n*Rules Apply \n\n\n\nTo earn a discount\, you must: \n\n\n\n\nRegister before the session\n\n\n\nAttend the entire session\n\n\n\nHave your camera on for the entire session and participate \n\n\n\nComplete the course feedback form\n\n\n\nThe discount is for only the month following the date of the Sneak Peek\n\n\n\nThe discount is only for the person who registered for and attended the session.  It cannot be transferred or used for a group.\n\n\n\nOne sneak peek session per month\, only the previewed (following) month’s courses will be discounted.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/monthly-sneak-peak-november-courses/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T144528Z
CREATED:20260714T144527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T144528Z
UID:16356-1793091600-1793188800@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Public Procurement & Bidding Essentials for Municipal Officials
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  ADMINISTRATIVELength:  6 hoursFormat:   Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member $139 | Non-Member $199Date:  October 27 & 28\, 2026Time:  9 a.m. to noon (both days) \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor:  Greg Primm \n\n\n\nGreg Primm is the City Manager for the City of Lower Burrell\, bringing 36 years of hands-on leadership in local government across diverse communities\, including townships\, boroughs\, and a third‑class city. His career spans full-spectrum municipal operations\, policy implementation\, infrastructure delivery\, and council–manager relations. Greg has also spent more than 25 years as a trusted instructor and course developer\, shaping the next generation of local government professionals through municipal training programs. \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to be interactive. To encourage open discussion and active participation\, this session will not be recorded. Come prepared to turn on your camera\, share your thoughts\, and participate in the conversation. Your experiences and insights will help make the learning meaningful for everyone \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\n\n\nLead with Integrity—Strengthen Your Community Through Responsible Procurement \n\n\n\nThis course provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to public procurement and bidding processes within local government operations. Designed for municipal staff and procurement professionals\, it covers the principles\, procedures\, and legal foundations essential to conducting fair\, efficient\, and compliant procurement activities. \n\n\n\nParticipants will explore key topics such as drafting bid specifications\, conducting competitive solicitations\, evaluating bids\, and awarding contracts. Emphasis is placed on transparency\, ethics\, and regulatory compliance\, with insights into navigating common challenges and applying best practices in public purchasing. \n\n\n\nCase studies and real-world examples will be used to illustrate common challenges and strategies for ensuring compliance and transparency. \n\n\n\nKey Topics \n\n\n\n\nKey Statutes and Regulations\n\n\n\nProcurement Cycle\n\n\n\nCompetitive bidding requirements\n\n\n\nBid specifications\n\n\n\nBid evaluation and contract awards\n\n\n\nEthical considerations in municipal purchasing\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nMunicipal Secretaries\n\n\n\nTreasurers\n\n\n\nClerks\n\n\n\nAdministrators\n\n\n\nAuditors\n\n\n\nElected officials and Newly elected officials\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nList the key statues and regulations for municipal bidding and purchasing\n\n\n\nDescribe the steps in the procurement cycle\n\n\n\nDraft clear and effective bid specifications\n\n\n\nEvaluate vendor submissions using objective criteria\n\n\n\nExecute contract awards in accordance with local laws and guidelines\n\n\n\nPromote integrity and transparency throughout the procurement process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates for 10 or more registrants\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend the entire 6-hour session to earn a course certificate.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & No‑Show Policy \n\n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing at least 72 hours before the class to receive a full refund.\n\n\n\nCancellations after 72 hours may receive a partial refund\, minus a processing fee.\n\n\n\nNo‑shows or failure to cancel will forfeit the full registration fee 
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/public-procurement-bidding-essentials-for-municipal-officials-3/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T142308Z
CREATED:20260714T142308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T142308Z
UID:16320-1793782800-1793793600@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Avoiding the Headlines: How to Evaluate your Municipality’s Compliance\, Ethics and Transparency
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  MANAGEMENT Length:  3 hoursFormat:   Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member $89 | Non-Member $149Date:  November 4\, 2026Time:  9 a.m. to Noon \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor:  Greg Primm \n\n\n\nGreg  Primm is the City Manager for the City of Lower Burrell\, bringing 36 years of hands-on leadership in local government across diverse communities\, including townships\, boroughs\, and a third‑class city. His career spans full-spectrum municipal operations\, policy implementation\, infrastructure delivery\, and council–manager relations. Greg has also spent more than 25 years as a trusted instructor and course developer\, shaping the next generation of local government professionals through municipal training programs. \n\n\n\nTo support meaningful interaction\, this session will not be recorded. Your instructor will ask you to turn your camera on and participate in the conversation. Plan to be seen and heard! \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\n\n\nUnderstanding Where Municipal Decisions Can Go Wrong—and How to Fix Them \n\n\n\nMunicipal decisions often go wrong not because of poor intent\, but because legal requirements\, ethical standards\, or transparency rules are misunderstood or overlooked in practice. This course helps participants identify where those breakdowns commonly occur and provides practical strategies to correct issues early reducing risk\, improving decision‑making\, and strengthening public trust. \n\n\n\nThis intermediate course is designed for municipal staff and officials who are prepared to evaluate and assess municipal practices beyond a foundational level. The course focuses on critical review of municipal government responsibilities\, including governance authority\, ethics\, transparency\, public accountability\, meeting requirements\, and records management. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine real‑world municipal scenarios to assess compliance with the Sunshine Act\, Right‑to‑Know Law\, ethics standards\, and accessibility requirements. Emphasis is placed on evaluating policies\, procedures\, and decision‑making for legal sufficiency\, risk management\, and effective public service. By the end of the course\, participants will be equipped to identify compliance issues\, assess existing practices\, and support informed decisions that strengthen governance and public trust. \n\n\n\nKey Topics \n\n\n\n\nAdvanced Governance Authority and Responsibility\n\n\n\nEthics\, Transparency\, and Public Accountability\n\n\n\nSunshine Act Compliance and Public Meetings\n\n\n\nRight-to-Know Law and Records Management\n\n\n\nPolicy\, Procedure\, and Risk Assessment\n\n\n\nAccessibility and Inclusive Public Service\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\nThis course is best suited for individuals who already understand basic municipal operations and are prepared to critically review practices\, identify compliance risks\, and support sound governance decisions. \n\n\n\n\nMunicipal staff\n\n\n\nElected officials\n\n\n\nMunicipal administrators and managers\n\n\n\nDepartment heads and supervisors\n\n\n\nBoard and commission members\n\n\n\nExperienced municipal employees\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nEvaluate municipal governance actions for compliance with statutory authority\, ethical standards\, and transparency requirements.\n\n\n\nAssess municipal practices for adherence to the Sunshine Act\, including meeting notice\, agenda\, and executive session requirements.\n\n\n\nAnalyze records management and response procedures for compliance with the Right-to-Know Law.\n\n\n\nIdentify ethical risks\, conflicts of interest\, and accountability concerns in real-world municipal scenarios.\n\n\n\nApply legal and procedural standards to assess the sufficiency of municipal policies and decision-making processes.\n\n\n\nAssess accessibility practices related to public meetings\, records\, and services for compliance and inclusivity.\n\n\n\nRecognize potential legal\, operational\, and reputational risks arising from non-compliant municipal practices.\n\n\n\nRecommend improvements to policies\, procedures\, or practices that strengthen governance\, compliance\, and public trust.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Participants should consult their municipal solicitor or other qualified legal counsel regarding specific legal\, personnel\, compliance\, ethics\, transparency\, records management\, accessibility\, governance\, or other matters that may affect their municipality or organization. \n\n\n\nThe Pennsylvania Municipal League and the League Learning Academy make no representations or warranties regarding the applicability of course content to any particular situation and assume no liability for decisions made or actions taken based on information presented in this course. Responsibility for compliance with applicable laws\, regulations\, policies\, and procedures remains with each participant and their municipality or organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates for 10 or more registrants\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend the entire 3-hour session to earn a course certificate.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & No‑Show Policy \n\n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing at least 72 hours before the class to receive a full refund.\n\n\n\nCancellations after 72 hours may receive a partial refund\, minus a processing fee.\n\n\n\nNo‑shows or failure to cancel will forfeit the full registration fee 
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/avoiding-the-headlines-how-to-evaluate-your-municipalitys-compliance-ethics-and-transparency-2/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T144245Z
CREATED:20260714T144244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T144245Z
UID:16352-1794906000-1795003200@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Municipal HR Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  MANAGEMENTLength:  6 hoursFormat:   Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member $139 | Non-Member $199Date:  November 17-18\, 2026        Time:  9 a.m. to noon (both days) \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor:  Roseann McGrath \n\n\n\nRoseann McGrath is a trusted HR advisor with 38 years of experience\, including over 22 years as Human Resources Director for Lower Merion Township. A former municipal executive leader\, she also brings HR expertise from healthcare and employment services. Since retiring\, she has provided HR consulting focused on compliance\, strategy\, and performance\, guided by the belief that human capital is an organization’s most valuable asset \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to be interactive. To encourage open discussion and active participation\, this session will not be recorded. Come prepared to turn on your camera\, share your thoughts\, and participate in the conversation. Your experiences and insights will help make the learning meaningful for everyone \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\n\n\nDo HR Right—Strengthen Your Skills to Support People\, Performance\, and Public Service \n\n\n\nBuild a workplace that is fair\, respectful\, and productive—where people want to stay and succeed \n\n\n\nOur employees are our most valued asset and most important strength. Managing human capital is just as important as managing financial capital and therefore should be given the same priority (if not more). \n\n\n\nAs local government professionals are increasingly asked to do more with fewer resources—often balancing multiple roles—strong HR practices are essential. Whether you are a new HR professional to municipal management or perform HR responsibilities in a non-typical HR role this is the ideal session for you. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain essential HR knowledge and skills\, from transactional fundamentals to strategic\, transformational practices. The course provides ready‑to‑use tools such as checklists\, templates\, job descriptions\, performance evaluations\, employee handbooks\, and policies. \n\n\n\nBeyond compliance\, the course emphasizes employee engagement and organizational culture. Participants will learn how to foster a safe\, inclusive\, and respectful workplace that supports open communication\, accountability\, fairness\, and mutual trust. The program offers an overview of best practices for human resources management in local government\, focusing on leadership\, innovation\, diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, performance excellence\, and legal compliance—ultimately building a resilient\, agile\, and empowered workforce. \n\n\n\nKey Topics \n\n\n\n\nEmployee relations\n\n\n\nRecruitment and retention strategies\n\n\n\nPerformance management\n\n\n\nCompliance with employment law\n\n\n\nDisciplinary actions\, documentation\, and appeals\n\n\n\nProactive measures to prevent issues\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nThis practical\, interactive course is designed for new and experienced HR professionals\, municipal managers\, and staff who handle HR responsibilities outside of a traditional HR role\n\n\n\nMunicipal supervisory and management staff\n\n\n\nHR Professionals\n\n\n\nElected\, newly elected\, and appointed officials\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nBuild and maintain positive relationships between your municipality and its employees\n\n\n\nAttract and hire qualified candidates\, as well as list strategies to retain top talent\n\n\n\nDescribe the elements of a performance management system\n\n\n\nLocate resources to ensure that all HR practices adhere to local\, state\, and federal employment laws\n\n\n\nList the procedures for addressing employee misconduct or performance issues.\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of developing and implementing policies and practices to prevent HR-related problems before they arise\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates for 10 or more registrants\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend the entire 6-hour session to earn a course certificate.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & No‑Show Policy \n\n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing at least 72 hours before the class to receive a full refund.\n\n\n\nCancellations after 72 hours may receive a partial refund\, minus a processing fee.\n\n\n\nNo‑shows or failure to cancel will forfeit the full registration fee 
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/municipal-hr-best-practices-3/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260714T144916Z
CREATED:20260714T144915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T144916Z
UID:16360-1795165200-1795168800@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Sneak Peak – December Courses
DESCRIPTION:Length:  1 hourDate: November 20\, 2026             Time:  9 a.m. – 10 a.m.Format: Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice: FreePresenter: Melinda Schmitz\, PA Municipal League\, Training & Professional Development \n\n\n\nExplore upcoming learning opportunities\, gain practical insights\, earn a discount\, and discover the courses that are right for you—all at no cost. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a monthly free Sneak Peek session and get an exclusive preview of the following month’s training opportunities while learning something new at the same time. Each monthly preview session includes a brief lesson taken directly from one of the preview courses\, allowing you to experience the content firsthand and see how the full training can benefit you and your municipality. \n\n\n\nBonus: Attend the November 20 Sneak Peek and receive a 10% discount on any course offered during December.* \n\n\n\nDecember courses being previewed: \n\n\n\n\nElected Auditor Masterclass – From Fundamentals to Excellence – December 1 & 2\n\n\n\nAdvanced Budgeting & Cost Management – December 8\n\n\n\nNEW – Local Government Financial Reporting:  Capital Assets\, Debt\, & Revenue Collection – December 9 & 10\n\n\n\nLunch & Learn Topic TBA – December 17\n\n\n\n\n*Rules Apply \n\n\n\nTo earn a discount\, you must: \n\n\n\n\nRegister before the session\n\n\n\nAttend the entire session\n\n\n\nHave your camera on for the entire session and participate \n\n\n\nComplete the course feedback form\n\n\n\nThe discount is for only the month following the date of the Sneak Peek\n\n\n\nThe discount is only for the person who registered for and attended the session.  It cannot be transferred or used for a group.\n\n\n\n\nOne sneak peek session per month\, only the previewed (following) month’s courses will be discounted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/monthly-sneak-peak-december-courses/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T142932Z
CREATED:20260714T142931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T142932Z
UID:16328-1796115600-1796212800@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Elected Auditor Masterclass – From Fundamentals to Excellence
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  FINANCIALLength:  6 hoursFormat:   Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member$139 | Non-Member $199Date:  December 1-2\, 2026    Time:  9 a.m. to noon (both days) \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor:  Greg Primm \n\n\n\nGreg  Primm is the City Manager for the City of Lower Burrell\, bringing 36 years of hands-on leadership in local government across diverse communities\, including townships\, boroughs\, and a third‑class city. His career spans full-spectrum municipal operations\, policy implementation\, infrastructure delivery\, and council–manager relations. Greg has also spent more than 25 years as a trusted instructor and course developer\, shaping the next generation of local government professionals through municipal training programs. \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to be interactive.  To encourage open discussion and active participation\, this session will not be recorded. Come prepared to turn on your camera\, share your thoughts\, and participate in the conversation. Your experiences and insights will help make the learning meaningful for everyone. \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\n\n\nOwn the Audit—Drive Accuracy\, Strengthen Trust\, and Lead with Authority \n\n\n\nWhether you are preparing for your first audit or looking to update and build a firm foundation for your term\, this masterclass will guide you from day one to effective\, accountable service.  \n\n\n\nLearn how to reduce errors in coding and terminology and ensure not only a more accurate audit but also save time and build trust with stakeholders by demonstrating professionalism\, reliability\, and attention to detail. The course emphasizes practical skills in oversight\, reporting\, and collaboration with local government officials within the unique context of Pennsylvania’s municipal structure. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive sessions\, real-world case studies\, and expert-led instruction\, participants will explore the fundamentals of municipal finance\, auditing procedures\, legal obligations\, and ethical standards. \n\n\n\nKey Topics \n\n\n\n\nFoundations of Municipal Auditing\n\n\n\nNavigating Local Government Finances\n\n\n\nCore Auditing Techniques\n\n\n\nEffective Audit Reporting\n\n\n\nLegal Tools and Practical Resources\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nElected borough and township auditors\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize the legal responsibilities and ethical standards required of municipal auditors in Pennsylvania\n\n\n\nIdentify the key elements of budgets\, financial reports\, and accounting systems used by municipalities\n\n\n\nApply essential auditing techniques to review financial records\, check for compliance\, and uncover irregularities\n\n\n\nCreate accurate audit reports and present findings in a way that’s clear for officials and the community\n\n\n\nChoose the relevant Pennsylvania laws\, codes\, and proven best practices to guide your auditing process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates for 10 or more registrants\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend the entire 6-hour session to earn a course certificate.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & No‑Show Policy \n\n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing at least 72 hours before the class to receive a full refund.\n\n\n\nCancellations after 72 hours may receive a partial refund\, minus a processing fee.\n\n\n\nNo‑shows or failure to cancel will forfeit the full registration fee 
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/elected-auditor-masterclass-from-fundamentals-to-excellence/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T141937Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T141937Z
UID:16316-1796720400-1796731200@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Budgeting and Cost Management
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  FINANCIALLength:  3 hoursFormat:   Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member$89 | Non-Member $149Date:  December 8\, 2026Time:  9 a.m. to Noon \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor:  Fred Bean \n\n\n\nFred Bean brings rare depth in public-sector leadership\, with 23+ years as a Pennsylvania municipal manager and 17 years administering local government health insurance cooperatives. A past APMM president\, he instructs for APMM\, and the PA Municipal League\, and has served as a guest lecturer for ICMA\, MCCMA\, and DCED. Fred holds degrees from James Madison University and Shippensburg University and completed the National Security Seminar at the US Army War College. Fred retired in 2024 but stays active with ICMA and APMM as an Honorary Member. \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to be interactive. To encourage open discussion and active participation\, this session will not be recorded. Come prepared to turn on your camera\, share your thoughts\, and participate in the conversation. Your experiences and insights will help make the learning meaningful for everyone. \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\n\n\nTurn Financial Strategy into Results—Cut Costs\, Build Trust\, and Lead with Authority \n\n\n\nEquip yourself with practical strategies to strengthen fiscal management and improve organizational trust. Participants will learn how to identify opportunities to reduce personnel‑related expenses\, enhance capital budgeting practices\, and implement modern budgeting techniques within operational departments. \n\n\n\nThe course also focuses on effective engagement with elected officials\, emphasizing communication and transparency to build confidence in financial decision‑making. Designed for managers\, supervisors\, and elected leaders involved in budgeting and fiscal oversight\, this course provides actionable tools to support sustainable\, accountable\, and well‑managed local government operations. \n\n\n\nIn many respects financial operations are the backbone for a high performing municipal government. This course will help in maintaining a financial system to gain trust and integrity in the overall operations of your local government. \n\n\n\nKey Topics \n\n\n\n\nPersonnel Cost Analysis and Control\n\n\n\nCapital Budgeting Improvement Strategies\n\n\n\nModern Budgeting Techniques for Operations\n\n\n\nEngage local government officials to build trust and transparency\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nFinance directors\n\n\n\nMunicipal managers\n\n\n\nElected officials\n\n\n\nNewly elected officials\n\n\n\nTreasurers\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify opportunities to reduce personnel‑related expenses\n\n\n\nApply strategies to improve your capital budgeting program\n\n\n\nImplement new budgeting techniques in operational departments\n\n\n\nEngage local government officials to build financial trust\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates for ten or more registrants\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to send information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend the entire 3-hour session to earn a course certificate.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & No‑Show Policy \n\n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing at least 72 hours before the class to receive a full refund.\n\n\n\nCancellations after 72 hours may receive a partial refund\, minus a processing fee.\n\n\n\nNo‑shows or failure to cancel will forfeit the full registration fee 
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/advanced-budgeting-and-cost-management/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T143953Z
CREATED:20260714T143953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143953Z
UID:16348-1796806800-1796904000@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:Local Government Financial Reporting: Capital Assets\, Debt\, Pensions\, and Revenue Recognition
DESCRIPTION:TRACK:  FINANCIALLength:  6 hoursFormat:   Live\, interactive\, online session via ZoomPrice:  Member $139 | Non-Member $199Date:  December 9 & 10\, 2026Time:  9 a.m. to noon (both days) \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor:  Jennifer CruverKibi \n\n\n\nJenn CruverKibi\, CPA\, CGFM is a Partner at Maher Duessel with over 20 years of experience in governmental accounting and auditing. Known for her passion for the profession\, Jenn brings deep technical expertise and a genuine love of teaching to every client engagement and classroom she leads. \n\n\n\nThis session is designed to be interactive. To encourage open discussion and active participation\, this session will not be recorded. Come prepared to turn on your camera\, share your thoughts\, and participate in the conversation. Your experiences and insights will help make the learning meaningful for everyone. \n\n\n\nCourse Description \n\n\n\nBeyond the Basics: GASB 34\, Interfund Activity\, Receivables\, and Long-Term Liabilities \n\n\n\nGovernmental accounting professionals are expected to navigate increasingly complex reporting requirements while ensuring accurate\, compliant financial statements. This course provides practical guidance on key accounting and financial reporting areas that often present challenges during financial statement preparation and audits\, including revenues\, capital assets\, long-term debt\, pensions\, and OPEB liabilities. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a stronger understanding of how these transactions affect both fund and government-wide financial statements under current GASB standards. Whether you prepare financial statements\, support the audit process\, review accounting records\, or want to deepen your governmental accounting knowledge\, this course will help you improve reporting accuracy\, strengthen compliance\, identify common problem areas\, and better understand the financial statement impacts of day-to-day accounting decisions. \n\n\n\nAttendees will leave with actionable knowledge and practical insights that can be immediately applied to governmental accounting and financial reporting responsibilities. \n\n\n\nKey Topics \n\n\n\n\nFund types\, basis of accounting\, and GASB 34 financial statements\n\n\n\nInterfund activities\n\n\n\nTax and utility receivables and related revenue\n\n\n\nCapital assets accounting and reporting\n\n\n\nLong-term debt and accruals\n\n\n\nPension and OPEB liabilities\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nGovernment Accountants & Finance Professionals\n\n\n\nManagers\n\n\n\nControllers\n\n\n\nFiscal Officers\n\n\n\nAuditor\n\n\n\nOthers responsible for preparing\, reviewing\, or analyzing local government financial information\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants can expect to be able to: \n\n\n\n\nApply GASB 34 reporting requirements\n\n\n\nAccount for receivables\, revenues\, and interfund activities\n\n\n\nReport capital assets and long-term liabilities\n\n\n\nList and define pension and OPEB reporting requirements\n\n\n\nIdentify common governmental financial reporting issues and their financial statement impacts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\nSend a message to lla@pml.org for group rates for 10 or more registrants\n\n\n\nBy registering for this course\, you are authorizing the League Learning Academy to forward information to you at your email address related to educational offerings.\n\n\n\nOnce your registration is completed\, you should receive a confirmation email from The PA Municipal League. It contains the zoom link to the course. If you do not receive an email\, check your spam folder.\n\n\n\nParticipants must attend the entire 6-hour session to earn a course certificate.\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & No‑Show Policy \n\n\n\n\nCancellations must be submitted in writing at least 72 hours before the class to receive a full refund.\n\n\n\nCancellations after 72 hours may receive a partial refund\, minus a processing fee.\n\n\n\nNo‑shows or failure to cancel will forfeit the full registration fee 
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/local-government-financial-reporting-capital-assets-debt-pensions-and-revenue-recognition/
CATEGORIES:League Learning Academy,League Training Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T235959
DTSTAMP:20260326T140232Z
CREATED:20260326T140231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T140232Z
UID:15724-1804032000-1804291199@www.pml.org
SUMMARY:2027 Annual PELRAS Conference
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\n\n\n\nNext year\, the 2027 Annual PELRAS Conference will return to Hershey on March 3-5\, 2027. \n\n\n\nPELRAS members will have the first opportunity to book overnight sleeping rooms for next year’s conference beginning in October 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThings to see and do in Hershey!\n\n\n\nView Now!
URL:https://www.pml.org/event/2027-annual-pelras-conference/
LOCATION:Hershey Lodge and Convention Center\, 325 University Drive\, Hershey\, Pennsylvania\, 17033
CATEGORIES:League Training Events
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